There are no figures available which estimate
the number of regular participants for this activity. So far
in 1998 the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) has issued 123 licences for
quad bikes, showing a small increase over the last 3 years.
The equipment is also available for hire at a growing number
of outlets.

European marine features where activity takes
place

Likely to occur

Unlikely to occur

Sand dunes

ü

Saltmarshes

ü

Mud and Sand Flats

ü

Sandbanks

ü

Inlets and Bays

ü

Reefs

ü

Lagoons

ü

Sea Caves

ü

Grey Seal

ü (at haul out sites)

Common Seal

ü (at haul out sites)

Bottlenose Dolphin

ü

Codes of practice

Sound Control, Notes for Guidance, Land Access
and Recreation Association – Available from the Auto-cycle union

Code of Conduct for Drivers and Riders in the
Countryside, Land Access and recreation Association – Available
from the Auto-cycle Union

Access Guide for Motorised Recreation in the
Countryside, Land Access and Recreation Association – Available
from the Auto-cycle union

British Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Environment
Policy, Land Access and Recreation Association – Available from
the Auto-cycle union